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ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT As we reflect upon the accomplishments of this past 2022-2023 Academic Year, I am immensely proud of what we have achieved as a college and as a key institution serving a broader community. This could not have happened without the dedication and hard work of our employees, the support of our community and, of course, our wonderful students. They all have been instrumental in propelling Imperial Valley College to new heights. The 2022-2023 year was nothing short of remarkable. It is our intent in this Annual Report to share with you some of these achievements. They speak volumes
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about our collective commitment to excellence. Last Spring, we celebrated a monumental and historic victory as we clinched the prestigious Aspen Prize, a testament to the unparalleled quality of education and service we provide. This recognition reaffirms our place among the finest community colleges in the nation. One of the most notable comments by the Aspen Foundation in presenting this award to IVC was focused on our community partnerships. Aspen reviewers noted that we have one of our nation’s most effective partnerships with local K-12 systems. Moreover, our community’s resounding support was
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e foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
evident as we secured a $130 million bond, with 60 percent voter approval. This is a critical investment that will undoubtedly pave the way for transformative changes on our campus. This infusion of resources will empower us to enhance our facilities, expand our programs, and ultimately provide an even more enriching learning environment for our students. In addition to these significant milestones, our concerted efforts have resulted in a remarkable 16 percent growth in enrollment. This increase is a testament to the trust our students place in us and our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional education and service and our commitment to ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed. As we venture into this new academic year, our
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commitment to academic excellence, student success, campus safety and professional development remains unwavering. Furthermore, I want to emphasize that our commitment to our community, to our employees and students extends beyond academic achievements alone. Personal and professional growth are equally important to us as is our active involvement in training a workforce that will take our Valley into the future. We are dedicated to fostering an educational environment where our Valley residents can thrive, continually develop their skills, and reach new heights. Thank you for your support. Sincerely,
DR. LENNOR M. JOHNSON SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT 2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT 3
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The Aspen Award committee analyzed each selected college in six specific areas, assessing each during the Aspen Prize process. These areas were: Teaching and Learning Completion Transfer Workforce Access for Success Equity In Student Success
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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 10, 2023, honored Imperial Valley College with a resolution recognizing the college for receiving the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
INDEX 2023 Aspen Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Viewpoint Documentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lotus Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dual Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 SWP Grant Amounts/Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 University Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Village of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 IVC Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 IVC Hall of Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
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Master Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29 Status of Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Lithium Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Finances & Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Economic Impact Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
IVC By the Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 EEO and Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Employee Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 We Are Your Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-42
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THESE TWO COLLEGES TELL THE STORY OF THE INCREDIBLE IMPROVEMENTS IN STUDENT SUCCESS THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES, NOT JUST BETTER GRADUATION RATES BUT OUTCOMES THAT MATTER EVEN MORE TO STUDENTS: GETTING THE EDUCATION THEY NEED TO LAND A GOOD JOB AND SUCCEEDING IN ATTAINING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE.”
- ASPEN PRIZE JURY CO-CHAIR JANE SWIFT, FORMER GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS, SAID IN REMARKS ABOUT IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE, WHICH SHARES THE 2023 ASPEN PRIZE WITH AMARILLO COLLEGE.
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April 20 brought one of the most significant moments in the history of Imperial Valley College when it was named a co-winner of the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence in Washington D.C. IVC shares that honor with Amarillo College in Texas. The two colleges split the $1 million Aspen prize. Shortly after the award results, special celebratory lunches and entertainment were provided where the IVC community could gather to bask in the glow of being codesignated as the best community college in the country. IVC Superintendent/President Dr. Lennor Johnson, in his acceptance remarks, attributed IVC’s award to those at the college and in the community. “This recognizes the tireless efforts of our faculty, staff and administrators -- past and present -- who have
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dedicated their lives to this work,” Johnson said in his acceptance remarks. “It is a testament to our vision, our passion and our commitment to our students and our community.” The Aspen award jury noted that both the 12,000-student Amarillo College and IVC, with 7,800 students, “serve large rural areas with high rates of poverty and low rates of educational attainment. These challenges make their achievements in graduation rates and post-graduation success for students especially notable.” Since its creation in 2010, the Aspen Prize has been the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, improving, and equitable outcomes for students.
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WHAT IS ASPEN?
ROADWAY TO ASPEN AWARD
Created in 1949 in Aspen, Colo., by Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke, what is now the Aspen Institute is a nonpartisan forum for values-based leadership and the exchange of ideas. Today the Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Institute has campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It also maintains offices in New York City and has an international network of partners.
TOP 150 SELECTION BEGAN IN OCTOBER 2021
SOURCE: WWW.ASPENINSTITUTE.ORG
SEMIFINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT ON APRIL 27, 2022
FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT: JUNE 7, 2022
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10,800 students 93% Hispanic 60-70% of local high school graduates enroll at the college 12 percentage point increase in three-year graduation and transfer rate between 2015 and 2019
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“Imperial Valley has created one of the nation’s most effective partnerships with local K-12 systems.” – The 2023 Aspen Prize For Community College Excellence Lessons learned by the college: Work with high schools Build a class schedule focused on student needs Constantly follow up Strategically planned courses for success In summary, eliminating barriers, addressing challenges facing students, and fostering a culture of care will continue to have a major impact on students and the community at large.
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ASPEN AWARD ACCEPTANCE APRIL 20, 2023
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VIEWPOINT DOCUMENTARY Viewpoint, an educational program hosted by actor/ director Dennis Quaid, is collaborating with Imperial Valley College to produce a compelling new episode that spotlights the transformative power of community college education. This upcoming segment will delve into the unique challenges faced by first-generation college-goers and how Imperial Valley College is making a remarkable difference in their lives. Additionally, it will highlight IVC’s recent achievement of winning an Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
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Among the reasons for the Award provided to Viewpoint were that “Imperial Valley College’s greatest strength may be the commitment of leaders, faculty, and staff to changing an entire region. Understanding the college is part of a broader ecosystem, leaders have built strong relationships with partners, attracting grant funds for innovation and for new programs and policies.” Production is underway and the video release is expected in early 2024.
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LOTUS LIVING
Twenty-six Imperial Valley College students call the Lotus Living Tiny Homes Project home, a place of quiet refuge they can call home while they study for their degrees. The result of a partnership between the City of El Centro, Imperial Valley College and the Imperial Valley College Foundation, this “tiny home village” was designed for the use of IVC students, with priority given to foster youth and homeless students. It consists of 26 tiny home units. The ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening Lotus Living took place in May 2021 . Since 2016, IVC has invested time, money, and hard work to ensure they remove barriers that perpetuate inequities on campus. The IVC campus serves as a beacon of hope for the Imperial Valley. The Lotus Living Community exemplifies IVC’s Basic Needs Initiative to provide preventative and sustainable solutions to housing insecurity and homelessness.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of California made $600 million available through the Homekey Program. Homekey is a statewide effort to rapidly sustain and expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness and impacted by COVID-19. The City of El Centro submitted a grant application and was one of 94 projects selected. The construction of the project was funded through $2.6 million from Homekey funds and $458,000 of Homeless Emergency Aid Program funds awarded by Imperial County through the Continuum of Care Council. Additionally, Enterprise, a nonprofit, granted $524,114 for two years of operation costs. Blue Shield of California awarded the funds to Enterprise, who then selected this project as a recipient. Donations to the IVC Foundation will help support IVC students at Lotus Living, as well as provide funding for a variety of scholarships for students attending the college.
IN A CREATIVE RESPONSE TO THE HOUSING CHALLENGES FACED BY FORMER FOSTER YOUTH, THE COLLEGE CONSTRUCTED 26 TINY HOMES ... FOR THESE VULNERABLE STUDENTS — A PRACTICAL SOLUTION AND A POINT OF PRIDE FOR IMPERIAL VALLEY.”
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– THE 2023 ASPEN PRIZE FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCELLENCE
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DUAL ENROLLMENT
THE MOST UNITS EARNED BY A DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT?
POSSIBLE SAVINGS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES BUDGET CATEGORY
2022-2023
IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE -LIVING WITH PARENTS
2022-2023
39 Units
2022-23
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LIVING ON CAMPUS
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIVING ON CAMPUS
IVC DUAL ENROLLMENT
FEES/TUITION
$1,332
$8,136
$13,104
FREE
BOOKS & SUPPLIES
$1,125
$1,091
$1,300
FREE
ROOM & BOARD
$9,081
$19,330
$17,800
TRANSPORTATION & PERSONAL EXPENSES, & OTHER
$4,275
$2,927
$6,300
VARIES
TOTAL
$15,813
$31,484
$38,504
FREE
EA 3-UNIT CLASS
$138
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POTENTIAL SAVINGS IVC -$9,260 CSU -$18,240 UC -$25,286
RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES:
Social Media, School Websites, Parent and Student E-mails, Flyers and School Banners, Info session and school visits, and ICOE Higher Education Week
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DUAL ENROLLMENT GROWTH 2018-2019 Academic Year
463 Enrollments (121 Summer ‘18) 7 High Schools in Agreements: Additional Schools in CCAP Agreements: Brawley Union High School Desert Valley High School
2019-2020 Academic Year
515 Enrollments (152 Summer ‘19) 8 High Schools in CCAP Agreements Additional Schools in CCAP Agreements: Holtville High School
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2020-2021 Academic Year
758 Enrollments (No Summer) 9 High Schools in CCAP Agreements Additional Schools in CCAP Agreements: Calexico High School
2021-2022 Academic Year
2023-2024 Academic Year 609 Fall Enrollments Spring 2024 pending 12 High Schools in CCAP Agreements: Sam Webb High School (Holtville Unified School District)
941 Enrollments (183 Summer ‘21) 9 High Schools in CCAP Agreements
Freedom Academy (Holtville Unified School District)
2022-2023 Academic Year
Imperial Avenue Holbrook School (Imperial Unified School District)
991 Enrollments (477 Summer ‘22) SPRING 2023 9 High Schools in CCAP Agreements Annual Strategic Goal is 1,600
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SWP GRANT AMOUNTS AND PROJECTS PROGRAM/PROJECT FY 22-23 AND 23-24 PROGRAM/PROJECT FY 22-23 AND 23-24
BUDGET AMOUNT
BEGINNING PERIOD
END OF PERIOD
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Strong Workforce Program (15631) - LOCAL 23-24 RD8
$1,443,824.00
7/1/2024
6/30/2025
Torres/Silva
SWP C/O (156318) Currently Spending 22-23 RD7
$1,161,728.00
7/1/2023
6/30/2024
V. Torres/Silva
Adult Education - Includes Carry-over
$280,000.00
7/1/2023
Continues
V. Torres
Dual Enrollment (District only)
$3,828.00
7/1/2023
6/30/2024
V. Torres
Dual Enrollment SWP
$50,000.00
7/1/2023
6/30/2024
Nevarez/Torres
Job Placement & Case Mgmt. RD7
$150,000.00
7/1/2023
6/30/2024
Torres/ Ayala
WBL Coordination - RD7
$75,000.00
7/1/2023
6/30/2024
Drye/Torres
Faculty Institute-Research Investment
$63,200.00
7/1/2022
09/30/2023
Torres/Carrillo
College-Based Marketing - RD7
$75,000.00
7/1/2023
6/30/2024
Torres
Social Work Curriculum Alignment
$10,000.00
7/1/2022
12/31/2023
V. Torres
Counselor Institute
$130,000.00
7/1/2023
6/30/2024
Torres/Carrillo
Career Navigation RD7
$50,000.00
7/1/2023
6/30/2024
V. Torres
SWP C/O (156318) Currently Spending 21/22 RD6
$1,606,223.00
7/1/2022
12/31/2023
Torres/Silva
SWP C/O (156319) Currently Spending 20-21 RD5
$113,561.31
7/1/2022
11/15/2022
Torres/Silva
Adult Education - Includes Carry-over
$275,226.00
7/1/2022
Continues
V. Torres
Job Placement & Case Mgmt. RD6
$202,000.00
7/1/2022
6/30/2023
Torres/Ayala
WBL Coordination - RD6
$80,000.00
7/1/2022
6/30/2023
Torres/Drye
Sector Lithium Training RD5
$420,236.00
7/1/2022
11/15/2022
Silva/Torres
Faculty Institute-Research Investment
$125,000.00
7/1/2022
6/30/2023
Torres/Carrillo
College-Based Marketing - RD6
$100,000.00
7/1/2022
6/30/2023
Torres
MESA Program
$1,657,000.00
7/1/2022
6/30/2027
Torres/Corona
TOTAL FUNDING
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UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS Imperial Valley College has articulation with all 23 California State University campuses and nine University of California campuses. Transfer admission guarantee agreements are in place for San Diego State University’s main campus and the six UC campuses that participate. Many of IVC’s out of state or private school partnership agreements can be found on the IVC website.
IVC is a CCC partner for Northern Arizona University (NAU) in the 2NAU program, which can be visited at https://nau.edu/admissions/2nau, and they provide IVC students who complete an ADT with additional scholarship opportunities. IVC students are eligible for in-state tuition for NAU Yuma and University of Arizona Yuma. U of A Yuma has a variety of S.T.E.A.M. majors, and this is an important S.T.E.A.M. related partner for IVC.
USDA NEXTGEN PROGRAM Imperial Valley College has entered a multi-year agricultural training program in partnership with three other colleges. Titled “Learning to Lead: Career Pathways Supporting US Leafy Green Production,” the partnership includes a grant of $1.4 million to fund IVC’s share of the five-year program. It is a portion of a $9.5 million grant, awarded to Hartnell College in Salinas by the United States Department of Agriculture. The grant is from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s
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inaugural NEXTGEN program. “The four institutions will focus on building and sustaining the future food and agricultural sciences workforce,” said Efrain Silva, IVC’s dean of workforce and economic development. “Grant projects will magnify existing student support and career development programs for students pursuing four agricultural degree/transfer-track pathways: Agriculture Business Management, Agriculture Food Safety, Agriculture Plant Science, and Industrial Automation/Mechatronics,” he added.
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VILLAGE OF SERVICES Imperial Valley College collaborates with agencies from around Imperial County to provide health and safety services for the campus community. These agencies include the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office, Imperial County Behavioral Health Services, and local hospitals and medical practices. Additionally, IVC provides partnerships with local employers through its Workforce Development programs and the Career Services Center. The Student Housing Program offers affordable housing to eligible IVC students facing homelessness and/or housing insecurities, including Lotus Living, Rise Above, and IV Cares. Students facing food insecurity can find help through the IVC Kitchen, a campus-based food pantry that provides emergency food, groceries, and CalFresh screening to anyone in need.
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IVC FOUNDATION VICTOR JAIME LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Shortly after Dr. Victor Jaime’s retirement from Imperial Valley College, the IVC Foundation established the Victor Jaime Leadership Institute. The institute is focused on leadership training in honor of Dr. Jaime, who began his work at IVC as a counselor and in 2011 became the first graduate of IVC to become superintendent/president. As established by the Foundation, The IVC Foundation Leadership Ambassadors program is the core group for the Institute It provides scholarships based primarily on Leadership activities in the community and in school Number and amount of scholarships will vary, but will be a minimum of 20 per year and no less than $500 per student. Students can reapply for second year scholarships Minimum annual amount of scholarships: $15,000
VICTOR JAIME, ED.D BUILDING LEADERS
The IVC Foundation also sponsors the IVC Ambassadors. The IVC Leadership Ambassadors program provides opportunities for Imperial Valley College students interested in developing their leadership effectiveness while building stronger connections between IVC, future students, and the community at-large. IVC’s Student Ambassadors assist and volunteer with the College’s development events and enhance the welcoming of new students to the Imperial Valley College community. Additionally, Student Ambassadors serve as the face of IVC at a number of community relations events.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
The Institute is using The Student Leadership Challenge,® based on the international best-selling book, “The Leadership Challenge” by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. The course is a high-impact leadership development program that has stood the test of time for over three decades. Research-driven and evidence-based, The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® model stands apart with a simple, yet profound, principle at its core: leadership is a learnable set of behaviors that is available to everyone, at every level, regardless of title or position.
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DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sean Wilcock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Fred Miramontes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President Fidel Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Robert Rubio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Dr. Lennor Johnson . . . . . . . IVC Superintendent/President Karla Sigmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IVC Board of Trustees Dan DeVoy Dr. Daniel Ortiz Vince Signorotti Mary Lofgren Mike Kelley Sayrs Morris Dr. Victor Jaime Elizabeth Espinoza Erika Aponte
FOUNDATION STAFF
Rod Smart . . . . . . . . . . . Foundation Executive Director Monica Rogers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Elisa Ruiz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Assistant
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Bit.ly/friendsofivc
YEAR NET
ASSETS
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
2017
$2,053,829
252 STUDENTS
2018
$2,132,858
233 STUDENTS
2019
$2,263,871
210 STUDENTS
2020
$2,282,791
268 STUDENTS
2021
$2,930,267
267 STUDENTS
2022
$2,713,536
225 STUDENTS
2023
$2,833,290
274 STUDENTS
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IVC HALL OF FAME Two Imperial Valley College alumni were inducted into the IVC Hall of Fame during the 60th Anniversary Gala and Hall of Fame Dinner on April 29, 2023, in the IVC College Center. The Honorable Ruth Bermudez Montenegro, U.S. District judge, and retired NFL football coach Jim Skipper are the latest alumni to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The gala and dinner were part of a year of celebrations marking the 60th anniversary since IVC opened its campus on Aten Road. The campus opening in September 1962 was the culmination of years of hard work by visionary citizens to finance and build a freestanding community college in Imperial County.
RUTH BERMUDEZ MONTENEGRO Montenegro graduated from Central Union High School in 1985 and attended IVC, where she became the Associated Students president for the 1986-1987 academic year. A full academic scholarship to Clarion University in Pennsylvania followed. From there she attended law school at the University of California Los Angeles. She became an Imperial County Superior Court judge in 2012 and was appointed a U.S. Magistrate Judge in 2018. In March 2022, she was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a U.S. District judge for the Southern District of California, having been nominated in late 2021 by President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
JIM SKIPPER Retired Carolina Panthers running backs Coach Jim Skipper is a former Brawley Union High Wildcat and Imperial Valley College football player. Skipper was a standout at Brawley Union High, graduating in 1968. While attending IVC, Skipper became an all-conference selection, leading the league in kickoff returns. He transferred to Whittier College, where he played defensive back. He holds a B.A. in physical education from Whittier. Skipper spent 15 years as the running backs coach for the Carolina Panthers, and was also the offensive coordinator for the New York Giants for three years. He also was head coach of the San Francisco Demons of the USFL, and a former running backs coach for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and the Tennessee Titans. He also coached college football at Cal St. Pomona, San Jose State, University of the Pacific and University of Oregon. Skipper retired from the Panthers organization in 2019.
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FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME MEMBERS CLASS OF 1984
OREN FOX VICTOR CALDERON DR. BERTHA MELGOZA-BAKER CURTIS WATSON WILLIAM THORNBURG
CLASS OF 2005 HOWARD WORTHINGTON MILT CARR LLOYD ALLEN
CLASS OF 2010 DR. STAN ARTERBERRY JIM DUGGINS DOUG HARVEY DR. KENNETH JAMES RON JESSIE RANDY PALOMINO
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CLASS OF 2011
RAUL ARAGON ROBERTTA BURNS ENRIQUE ‘KIKI’ CAMARENA ROBERT ‘BOB’ HUFF SEDALIA SANDERS
CLASS OF 2013 XEN JONES SHALER HOLIMON WILLIAM VALUSEK
CLASS OF 2014 JOHN PIERRE MENVIELLE JOSEPH MAZEROLL
CLASS OF 2016 JILL LERNO MIKE KELLEY ABDUL MOHAMED
CLASS OF 2017 GLEN CROWSON SHIRLEY JONES STEVE CATO
CLASS OF 2018 DR. VICTOR JAIME DR. JAMES ROACH
CLASS OF 2019 JANET BURTON COWNE JAMES C. HANKS
CLASS OF 2022 RAYMOND LOERA
CLASS OF 2023
HON. RUTH BERMUDEZ MONTENEGRO JAMES “JIM” SKIPPER
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1A 1D
1C
1B
1
2 1D 4 3
5
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IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE MASTER PLAN BOND PROJECTS 11
P.S.R.T.F. • PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL TRAINING FACILITY − MEASURE B 1A 1A
TRAINING TOWER
1B 1B
BURN TRAILER
1C 1C
FIRE ENGINE & STORAGE BUILDING
1D 1D
LOW SPEED DRIVING TRAINING
22
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS FACILITY − MEASURE B
33
S.T.E.A.M. BUILDING − MEASURE B
44
AUTO TECHNOLOGY FACILITY − MEASURE J
55
ONE-STOP STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING − MEASURE B
MEASURE J — COMPLETED PROJECTS 2900
BUILDING – COMPLETED IN 2021
3100
BUILDING – COMPLETED IN 2016
3200
BUILDING – COMPLETED IN 2016
200, 300 & 800
BUILDINGS, MODERNIZATION
NON-BOND FUNDED PROJECTS TENNIS COURTS - TO BE COMPLETED IN FALL 2023 ATHLETIC FIELD RESTROOMS - PROJECTED COMPLETION SPRING 2024 WESTSIDE LIGHTING - PROJECTED COMPLETION SPRING 2024 BORDERLINK ANTENNAS - PROJECTED COMPLETION SPRING 2024
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MASTER PLAN PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER A 35,000 square-foot training center and a separate 5,000 square-foot fire engine and storage facility will be constructed with Measure B funds in the northwest quadrant of the campus. The facility will include an indoor firing range, a low-speed driving range, a helicopter pad, a training tower and burn trailer as well as classrooms and laboratories specialized for first responder training. Estimated completion by Fall 2026.
NEW MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS WAREHOUSE A new Maintenance and Operations Warehouse will house functions currently located in the 1800 Building, including maintenance, operations, and receiving services. The proposed location on the northwest side of the campus will improve vehicular access and provide a secure outdoor space for receiving/loading and yards. The new facility will be substantially completed by Fall 2026.
ONE-STOP STUDENT SERVICES CENTER A new One-Stop Student Services Center will be developed in the southwest corner of the campus to serve as a welcoming gateway for students and campus community. Visitors will be greeted into a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment. The new facility will be designed to accommodate all student services in one location to improve access and increase awareness. In addition, the new building will include administrative office spaces. The building will be funded by Measure B general obligation bond. It is planned for completion by Fall 2027. The following departments will be moving into the new student services center: 1. Admissions and Records 2. Financial Aid 3. Talent Search 4. Upward Bound 5. Counseling a. PPS b. EOPS c. General d. Transfer Center e. Deans f. SSS g. CalWorks 6. Academic Services 7. Student Equity and Achievement 8. Student Affairs 9. ASG 10. Bookstore (Spirit Store) 11. Veteran Affairs
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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS (S.T.E.A.M.) BUILDING A 20,000 square foot classroom and laboratory building that will house training for Imperial County’s lithium workforce and other employment preparation courses will be constructed with Measure B funds on a site that currently houses the 1800 building for the maintenance department. The new classrooms are projected for completion by Fall 2026.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY FACILITY Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2024 for IVC’s new Automotive Technology Facility with tentative completion by December 2025. It will become available for academic use by Spring semester 2026. The facility is the final project funded by the Measure J bond measure.
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P.S.R.T.F. FLOOR PLAN (TENTATIVE) LEGEND SUPPORT AREAS
SHADE
SHADE
GUN RANGE - POST E.M.T. FIRE ADMINISTRATION P.O.S.T.
SHADE
P.O.S.T LAB
E.M.T. LAB
FIRE LAB
GUN RANGE CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM CLASSROOM
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS FLOOR PLAN (TENTATIVE) LEGEND GROUNDS & TRANSPORTATION
SHOP BAY
SHOP BAY
SHADE
SUPPORT AREAS
CART STORAGE MAINTENANCE GROUNDS & CUSTODIAL PURCHASING – RECEIVING / MAIL ADMINISTRATION
WORK SHOP
SHADE
SHOP BAY
SHADE
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
I.T.
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CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDERWAY IN 2022 TO 2024 ATHLETIC RESTROOMS
AUTO TECHNOLOGY AND LABORATORIES BUILDING PROJECT
Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Measure B BENJAMIN HORTON CHAIR VICTOR M. JAIME VICE-CHAIR
WILLIAM BROWNING DAVID DRURY RICHARD ROMERO RICHARD WEBSTER JOSHUA FIGUEROA
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Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Measure J JUAN (JOHN) MORENO CHAIR WILLIAM BROWNING, JR. CO-CHAIR
RICK WEBSTER BENJAMIN HORTON VALERYA MEDINA
IVC Project Management Team MANUEL SANCHEZ MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
JAVIER LUNA, P.E. DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES, PLANNING, AND CONSTRUCTION
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BUILDING 300
BUILDING 200
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TENNIS COURTS
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LITHIUM PROGRAMS
LITHIUM PLANT OPERATOR COURSE EL CENTRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 STUDENTS CALEXICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STUDENTS IMPERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STUDENTS BRAWLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 STUDENTS HEBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 STUDENT HOLTVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 STUDENT CALIPATRIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STUDENTS WESTMORLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 STUDENT OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 STUDENT *TOTAL 60 STUDENTS – 1 STUDENT HAS SINCE DROPPED BECAUSE HE WAS OFFERED A FULL TIME JOB.
Imperial Valley College is on the lithium frontier in the wake of discoveries at the Salton Sea and is already preparing appropriate training programs to provide thousands of workers for the extraction and production processes. Not only will the college be adding lithium-focused coursework, but thanks to Measure B, passed by voters in November 2022, IVC will have a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) building to house training for the lithium workforce and other employment preparation sources. The facility is expected to be open for students in Fall 2026. Now known as “Lithium Valley,” Imperial Valley is poised to become the lithium production epicenter in the United States. IVC is part of the workforce development group in Imperial County’s Lithium Valley
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Economic Opportunity Investment Plan (Lithium Plan). As such, it is tasked to ensure residents are technically prepared to compete for the new jobs that will be created in the lithium industry. In addition to existing programs such as Welding, Electrical, and Maintenance, three disciplines new to IVC are: Plant Operator Instrumentation Technician Chemical Laboratory Technician Each new program is designed as a one-year shortterm certificate program for students to enter the workforce quickly. However, the program is intended to be expanded to create an associate degree in Sustainable Energy Technologies and a Bachelor of Science degree option in Industrial Management.
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FINANCES & RESOURCES 2022-2024 ACTUAL 2022-2023 & BUDGET 2023-2024 UNAUDITED ACTUAL FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING FUND BALANCE
ADOPTED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
$ 23,099,274.00 $ 72,899,342.00 $ 58,751,491.00 $ 26,177,125.48
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES ENDING FUND BALANCE
$ 26,177,125.48 $ 72,619,612.00 $ 65,434,184.50 $ 20,094,552.98
2022-2023 UNRESTRICTED EXPENSES ACTUAL SALARIES 43% CLASSIFIED SALARIES 19% ACADEMIC $25,007,804 $10,926,890 BENEFITS 26% CALSTRS ON 3% EMPLOYEE $15,132,708 BEHALF PAYMENTS
SUPPLIES, SOFTWARE, SUBSCRIPTIONS $859,757
CAPITAL OUTLAY $309,038
>1%
<1%
$1,785,731
SERVICES AND 8% OPERATIONS $4,729,563
2023-2024 UNRESTRICTED EXPENSES BUDGETED SALARIES 41% CLASSIFIED SALARIES 20% ACADEMIC $26,600,975 $13,275,510 BENEFITS 24% CALSTRS ON BEHALF 3% EMPLOYEE $16,020,500 PAYMENTS (GASB 24)
SUPPLIES, SOFTWARE, SUBSCRIPTIONS $1,119,375
CAPITAL OUTLAY $570,821
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1%
2%
$1,724,663
AND 9% SERVICES OPERATIONS $6,123,340
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THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE ABOUT IMPERIAL COUNTY
AVERAGE EARNINGS BY EDUCATION LEVEL
8.1BILLION
$
Total Gross Regional Product (GRP)
84,391 TOTAL JOBS
<HS
$
HIGH SCHOOL
$
19,900
24,000
CERTIFICATE
27,100
$
31,500
ASSOCIATE
$
BACHELOR’S
$
47,500
ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
OPERATIONS SPENDING IMPACT
College payroll and other spending + ripple effects
71MILLION
STUDENT SPENDING IMPACT
Relocated/retained students spending + ripple effects
ALUMNI IMPACT
Higher earnings and increased business profit + ripple effects
Added income
11.5MILLION Added income
354.3MILLION
OR
OR
OR
370 JOBS SUPPORTED IN THE
197 JOBS SUPPORTED IN THE
3,041 JOBS SUPPORTED IN THE
$
COUNTY
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$
COUNTY
$
Added income
COUNTY
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IMPACTS CREATED BY IVC IN FY 2021-2022 Total economic impact Operations spending impact
71 MILLION
Student spending impact
Alumni impact
254.3 MILLION
$
11.5 MILLION
$
$
IN TOTAL...
STUDENTS
221.5MILLION
$
Job supported
3,608
$
TAXPAYERS
gain in added tax revenue and public sector savings
0.90
$
TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS OTHER SERVICES (EXCEPT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION)
162
466
RETAIL TRADE
669
8.40
$
336.8 MILLION
$
OR
182
HEALTH CARE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
SOCIETY
gains in added income social savings
Total income added in the county
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD SERVICES
IMPACTS BY INDUSTRY (JOBS SUPPORTED)
4.2%
Of county’s GRP OR
3,608
Total jobs supported in the county
1,446
GOVERNMENT NON-EDUCATION
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OR
FOR EVERY $1...
gain increased earnings over their working lives
ALL OTHER INDUSTRIES
336.8 MILLION
$
683
OR
1 23
out of jobs in the county
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WE ARE YOUR COLLEGE
ALL COMMUNITIES, ALL BACKGROUNDS 2022-2023 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR GENDER TOTAL 10,785
FEMALE 55.8% MALE 42.4% UNKNOWN/OTHER 1.9%
BY RACE/ETHNICITY TOTAL 10,785
ASIAN 1.01% WHITE 5.2% OTHER 0.1% HISPANIC 90.5% AGE GROUP 0
500
UNKNOWN 1.3% OR MORE RACES TWO 0.9% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN 1.1%
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
19 OR LESS
4,363
20 TO 24
3,139
25 TO 29
1,069
30 TO 34
791
35 TO 39
562
40 TO 49
575
50 +
4,000
285
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STUDENT COUNT TOTAL 10,785 WE ARE YOUR COLLEGE
IVC BY THE NUMBERS TOP MAJORS TOTAL 10,785 FOR PSYCHOLOGY TRANSFER, AA-T 7.8% SCIENCE, AS GENERAL 4.4%
TEACHER ED ELEMENTARY FOR TRANSFER, AA-T 3.4%
OF ADMINISTRATION JUSTICE FOR TRANSFER,
OF ADMINISTRATION JUSTICE, AS 3.1%
AS-T 4.2%
OTHER 73.8%
AND ALLIED PRE-NURSING HEALTH, AS 3.5%
AVERAGE UNITS EARNED
HIGH SCHOOL ORIGIN TOTAL 10,785
18
UNITS ATTEMPTED 17
16 14
HIGH CALEXICO SCHOOL 19.6%
12
HIGH SOUTHWEST SCHOOL 12.6%
10
UNION HIGH CENTRAL SCHOOL 12.6% UNION HIGH BRAWLEY SCHOOL 10.4%
8
6
OUT OF COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL 6.6%
4
IMPERIAL HIGH SCHOOL 8.3%
HIGH HOLTVILLE SCHOOL 3.1%
2
HIGH CALIPATRIA SCHOOL 8.1%
OTHER 18.8%
0
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UNITS EARNED 12.9
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EEO AND DIVERSITY DIVERSITY THROUGH RECRUITMENT In 2022-2023 IVC received an additional $138,888 from the state for diversity recruitment and training In 2022-2023 IVC received a One-Time Funding of $99,370 for “Culturally Competent Faculty” funded grant Continued contract with JobElephant by adding additional diversity publications sites Continued expanding social media recruiting efforts by advertising jobs on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter through CareerArc, and Indeed,
FACULTY & STAFF DEMOGRAPHICS COMPARISONS 2021 TO 2022 2021 2022 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
18/3.9%
17/3.39%
ACADEMIC, TENURED/ TENURE TRACK
115/24.95%
123/24.55%
ACADEMIC, TEMPORARY
145/31.45%
175/34.93%
CLASSIFIED
183/39.7%
186/37.13%
IMPERIAL CCD TOTAL
461/100%
501/100%
The Registry and HigherEd. Attended the CCC LA Job Fair in January 2023 Attended the SDICCCA Job Fair In San Diego in January 2023 Held Diversity Training with Faculty and staff. The EEO & Diversity Advisory Committee were updated on the DEIA Initial Update with a presentation on “DEI Focused Hiring” about how to incorporate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategies into the District’s EEO plan.
STRATEGIC RETENTION GOALS 1
To make data driven decisions that will improve retention rates among our monitored groups and make necessary changes for continuous improvement.
2
Build a culture that creates a sense of belonging and trust through a comprehensive employee onboarding.
3
To remove barriers for monitored groups by expanding opportunity for professional development.
*DATA EXTRACTED FROM DATAMART
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WE ARE YOUR COLLEGE
WE ARE YOUR COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT Children from ages 3 weeks to 4 years attend the Imperial Valley College Developmental Preschool and Infant Toddler Lab Schools. All are the children of parents employed by IVC or parents attending classes at the college. The developmental preschool provides an integrated educational experience, where opportunities are provided to meet the needs of the whole child. Special curricular emphasis is given to language development, children’s socialization, and the acquisition of problem-solving skills through active learning shared with supportive adults. Each activity is based upon challenging the developing strengths of the new emerging ones. Ample outdoor space with shaded areas provides opportunities for physical, cognitive, and social development allowing the outdoors to become an extension of the indoor classroom.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS GOVERNMENT Imperial Valley College’s Associated Students Government officers play a major role in helping organize and promote campus activities. The ASG president also attends IVC Board of Trustees meetings as a non-voting participant. Joshua Figueroa, the 2023-24 president, replaced the 2022-2023 president, Itzel Landeros, earlier this year. The student Activities/Governance Program is an essential and fundamental part of the college’s educational mission. As the center of college community life, it serves as a laboratory of citizenship, training students in social responsibility and for leadership in our democracy. Through its various committees and staff, it provides a cultural, social and recreational program aiming to make free-time activity a cooperative factor with study in education.
9/11 CEREMONY Imperial Valley College marked the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 with a ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. IVC Superintendent/President Dr. Lennor Johnson opened the ceremony by reminding those present that Sept. 11, 2001, was not only a day to remember the lives that were lost, but to celebrate the resilient spirit of the nation. Guest speakers were Imperial County Sheriff Fred Miramontes, and Ensign Scott Torres from the Naval Air Facility in El Centro. The event was sponsored by the IVC Associated Students Government and moderated by ASG President Joshua Figueroa.
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WE ARE YOUR COMMUNITY BLACK HISTORY MONTH “Celebrating The Past, Future & Present,” Imperial Valley College invited the faculty, staff, students, and the community to observe Black History Month at Imperial Valley College on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. The celebration featured free food, games, and keynote speaker Aeriamique Blake. It was sponsored by the IVC Associated Students Government and A²MEND, the African American Male Education Network and Development organization. A²MEND is a nonprofit led by African American male educators who utilize their scholarly and professional expertise to foster institutional change within California’s community college system to increase success of African American male students.
COMMUNITY CONCERT Grammy-nominated, award-winning Greg & Steve performed a free community family concert on March 31, 2023, on the college’s south lawn. The concert was for young children, from birth to age 5, and their families, with the first 200 families offered picnic blankets. Vendors were available with food, drinks, and more. Greg & Steve have been entertaining children, teachers, parents and grandparents for more than 30 years, according to their website, www.gregandsteve. com. Their music encourages movement and teaches physical education.
ART SHOW The “We are IVC: We are Creative!” art show on Aug. 31, 2023, celebrated the special talents of employees on campus. Housed in the Juanita Lowe Art Gallery, visitors experienced an array of art pieces from floral oil paintings to vibrant shaped figures on canvas. Plans are to have the art show become a yearly exhibition. The Art Gallery hosts numerous exhibitions throughout the year.
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WE ARE YOUR COLLEGE
IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE WE ARE IVC
The purpose of this annual report is to define who we are at IVC, explain all facets of life on campus and profile the accomplishments and challenges of this past year.
IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE
PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
Lennor M. Johnson, Ed. D. Superintendent/President
Bill Gay
Cuauhtemoc Carboni, PhD. Vice President of Academic Services Cesar L. Vega Vice President of Administrative Services Alexis N. Villa, M. Ed., MPA Vice President of Student Services and Equity Jeffrey M. Enz Associate Vice President of Information Technology Johanna Fisher Associate Vice President of Human Resources
GRAPHIC ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY Alejandra Noriega Mike Nicholas Yethel Alonso Heidi Gutierrez
CONTENT COORDINATION, EDITING, PRINTING AND PROOFING ASSISTANCE Daniela Estrada Peggy Dale
IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Yethel Alonso Adriana Sano
Romualdo J. Medina, Board President, Area 6
Claudia Aguilar
Isabel Solis, Clerk of the Board, Area 4
Paula Saldaña
Jerry D. Hart, Area 3 Karla A. Sigmond, Area 2 Hortencia Armendariz, Area 1 Betsy Lindbergh, Area 5 Erik Ortega, Area 7 Joshua Figueroa, Student Trustee for 2023-24
WE BUILD ARE IVC
ACCREDITATION
Imperial Valley College is accredited by Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 10 Commercial Boulevard, Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949 (415) 506-0234. www.accjc.org. ACCJC is an accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Specific programs at IVC are also accredited through their respective agencies. These include the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians, California State Fire Marshal/State Board of Fire Services, ASE Education Foundation, Certified/Approved Academic Programs American Welding Society, California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training and North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
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IMPERIAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 380 E. ATEN RD. • IMPERIAL, CA 92251 PHONE: (760) 352-8320 EMAIL: COMMUNICATIONS@IMPERIAL.EDU WWW.IMPERIAL.EDU